Fresh Produce Specialist

Brakes; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Brakes is seeking a Fresh Produce Specialist (Fruit, Vegetables + Salad) in Oxford. You will drive fruit and vegetable sales across the South East, leveraging deep market knowledge to advise customers and support sales teams.

Role requires strong presentation and communication skills, experience with CRM systems, and a proactive sales approach to exceed targets. A bonus scheme and car allowance are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in fruit and vegetable sales preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the UK fruit & vegetable market.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage customer interactions.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and delivering compelling presentations.
• Excellent communication skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales teams to drive fruit and vegetable sales across the South East England.
• Engage with new and existing clients to understand needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Leverage UK market knowledge to advise customers and guide decisions.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and contribute to business growth.
• Utilize CRM to manage customer interactions effectively.
• Attend internal trade shows and present solutions to clients.

Skills

Sales expertise

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK market

Client relationship management

Tools

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Fresh Produce Specialist (Fruit, Vegetables + Salad)

Location: Oxford

£41,500 + Attractive Bonus Scheme + Company Car or Car allowance

Join the Leading Force in Food Wholesaling!

Are you passionate about fresh produce and possess an in-depth knowledge of fruits and vegetables in the UK market? Do you have a flair for sales and a drive to exceed targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Fresh Produce Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in bolstering our fruit and vegetable sales across the South East of England. Your expertise in this sector will be invaluable in assisting our sales teams to both attract new customers and enhance our services to existing clients.

What you'll be doing:

• Work alongside sales teams to drive fruit and vegetable sales.
• Engage with new and existing clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Utilize your extensive knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market to advise and guide customers.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to the growth of our business.
• Employ your experience with CRM systems to manage customer interactions effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong commercial acumen.
• Attending internal trade shows

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in fruit and vegetable sales would be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market would be an advantage.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Strong user of Powerpoint
• Exceptional presentation & communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A proactive approach to sales and customer relations